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Corundum var. Ruby from Bianco Sivec Quarry, Prilep, Pelagonia Massif, Macedonia

 
Corundum var. Ruby from Bianco Sivec Quarry, Prilep, Pelagonia Massif, Macedonia

Corundum var. Ruby from Bianco Sivec Quarry, Prilep, Pelagonia Massif, Macedonia

DESCRIPTION:No. 32884
Mineral:Corundum var. Ruby
Locality:Bianco Sivec Quarry, Prilep, Pelagonia Massif, Macedonia
Description:Two interconnected crystals of hot-pink corundum, variety ruby. This locality usually produces convoluted, complex crystals. But this specimen shows the hexagonal crystal form, though not easily.
Overall Size:30x20x18 mm
Crystals:16-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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